Lead from the Middle is about Mikel's experience as a trouble shooter for large jobs in the mining industry. A failing jobsite is wreaking havoc on the lives of the workers. A one-way ticket and three weeks all requirements are met. Mikel walks us through the process of how he approached this situation. The story focuses on the idea that no matter where you are in the company, you can have a positive effect on the job, the bottom line, and each individual you interact with. Your Leadership affects more than just the jobsite. Ultimately, you are affecting lives! Learn how you can lead your team to success.
This story starts off heavily detailing a situation when Mikel was called at 3am by a suicidal coworker. What he would say on that phone, success or fail, depended on whether or not he led from the middle. Mikel brings us face to face with the stark reality of working in a broken world and asks the Have you led in such a way that may save someone's life?